The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, (UTAG-KNUST), has backed the call for the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor and his deputy to resign. It is recalled that the University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association (UTAG-UG) […]

The Management of Media General has condemned the assault on its North East Regional Correspondent, Solomon Kanaluwe, by soldiers in Walewale. This is contained in a press release issued on January 27. “Media General has received with deep concern reports of the brutal assault of its North East Regional Correspondent, Mr. Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe, by […]

Ghanaian forward Nathaniel Opoku lived a rollercoaster night at Rodney Parade, scoring Newport Countyâ??s only goal before being sent off in a 4â??1 loss to Accrington Stanley in League Two.The visitors struck early through Alex Henderson after just two minutes, but Opoku dragged Newport level on 35 minutes, finishing calmly from a Harrison Biggins pass to make it 1â??1.Newport went into the break on terms, yet the game turned after the restart. Isaac Sinclair restored

English-Ghanaian defender Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu produced a measured all-round display and registered a key assist as Plymouth Argyle were held to a 1â??1 draw by Mansfield Town at Home Park.Operating from midfield, Sarpong-Wiredu sparked the breakthrough on 20 minutes, threading a clever pass into the box for Aribim Pepple, who coolly finished to give Argyle the lead.Plymouth had the better of the chances and pushed hard to extend their advantage, but Mansfield gradually grew

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has voiced optimism about the Black Stars' World Cup prospects but raised a red flag over a growing injury list that could threaten their campaign in North America.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kingston set a clear expectation for Otto Addo's squad."For me, I don't really expect anything more than for us to go through the group stage. I'll be happy for us to go through the group stage," he said. His confidence

The Director of the Port of Takoradi at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Capt. James Richmond Quayson, has called for an end to the road haulage of manganese ore, urging strategic investment in rail transportation instead. He emphasized that such investment should connect mining regions to the port in a way that optimizes […]

Ambassador-designate Mona Quartey and some of the Senior Staff of the Ghana Embassy to Italy, toured northern Italy from January 23rd to 25 th,2026. The team included Deputy Head of Mission and Chancery, Kwesi Amuzu-Kpene; Investment and Tourism Officer, Kofi Bonsu; and Political and Economic Affairs Officer, Chris Ankrah. They began the tour from the […]

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has publicly expressed his profound disappointment following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the setback a major missed opportunity for the nation.Speaking on a football show, Pinnick admitted his surprise at the outcome, given the expanded format that grants Africa nine automatic qualification spots."I didn't see it coming because ten teams from Africa will

Dutch-Ghanaian forward Emanuel Poku delivered a decisive performance as Almere City FC earned a dramatic 4â??3 away win over Jong AZ Alkmaar in a wild Eerste Divisie encounter at the AFAS Trainingscomplex.Almere hit back after falling behind early, with Ferdy Druijf cancelling out Wassim Bouzianeâ??s opener before Julian Rijkhoff made it 2â??1 to the visitors midway through the first half.Poku struck what proved to be the key goal six minutes after the restart, timing his

The debate over Ghana’s petroleum price floor has brought fuel pricing into public focus, but it has also exposed deeper structural and regulatory weaknesses in the downstream petroleum sector. Weak regulation, uneven licensing, and gaps in enforcement are the factors that continue to challenge the downstream petroleum sector. The petroleum price floor was introduced by […]

The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Janabi, has reaffirmed his outfit’s strong support for the Ghana’s health sovereignty agenda and ongoing national reforms. Prof Janabi gave the assurance when he met with President John Mahama during a high-level visit to Ghana. During the meeting, Prof. Janabi commended the President’s vision for health […]

Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced on Facebook that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to international internet personality IShowSpeed. In a message directed to Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, Ablakwa said: “Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable […]

Governance, Religion and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, has projected a victory for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the flagbearer elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Founder & President of IGER Africa, Paul Abrokwa, described Dr Bawumia as an experienced politician and an economist. However, he noted the religious factor is likely […]

Ghana Premier League side Swedu All Blacks have announced the appointment of Kassim Mingle Ocansey as their new head coach.This confirms an earlier report by GHANAsoccernet, which indicated that the club was in talks to recruit the former Bechem United and Nations FC gaffer to handle the first team.In an official notice confirming the appointment of Ocansey, Swedru All Blacks said the experienced tactician will be in charge of affairs until the end of the 2025/26 football season.â??We

Former Ghana international Awudu Issaka has admonished Congolese defender Samba Oâ??Neil to naturalise and play for the Black Stars. The defender signed for Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko in 2024 and has established himself as one of the best defenders in the local league in the past two seasons.In the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign, Samba Oâ??Neil continues to shine and has earned admiration from not just supporters of the Porcupine Warriors but also the general

By  Ishmael Yamson In late 2025, Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators are flashing green in a way we haven’t seen for years. Inflation has cooled to 5.4% as of December, and the Cedi has staged a remarkable recovery, appreciating significantly against the US Dollar in the first half of the year. For a nation that stared into […] The post he cedi’s

Chalom Hights marked its one-year anniversary with the successful hosting of PowerSide, a purpose-driven mentorship and leadership event held at the Airport View Event Center in Accra. Designed as both a celebration and a strategic intervention, the event brought together ambition, experience, and intentional mentorship—reaffirming Chalom Hights’ commitment to empowering young women to rise confidently […] The post Chalom

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has rallied his players to target a win against Asante Kotoko in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.The experienced tactician and his side are currently struggling to compete in the 2025/26 edition of the league campaign.Over the weekend, Heart of Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bechem United in their Week 20 fixture of the season.Speaking in his post-match interview, Bashir Hayford accepted the result and described the game as a

The African Regional Director of the World Health Organisation, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and other African countries to ensure effective health care delivery across the continent. Speaking during a meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Dr Janabi applauded Ghana’s Accra […]

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy, who has had a long career with several African national teams since the mid-1980s, has chosen Morocco as the best team at the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The Atlas Lions quest of ending their 50-year trophy drought dashed after succumbing to a narrow defeat to Senegal in a high-stake final, held at the Prince Moulay Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.Midfielder Pape Gueye emerged as the hero of the match after scoring